Candidate: Yvon R Joinville

Roody Joinville: Advocate for Education 

Roody Joinville is a proven and dedicated leader in education, and he will bring a fresh perspective to the Nassau County School Board.  He is married to his wife of 21 years, Dr. Victoria Hoff-Joinville, and has three children: Emily, Sebastian, and Celine. Emily is a 20 y/o high school teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and Salutatorian of Yulee High School’s class of 2020, Sebastian is Yulee High School’s Valedictorian class of 2023 is currently attending the University of Florida, Celine is a junior at Yulee High School. With approximately 26 years of experience in classroom instruction and administration, Roody has a wealth of knowledge. Roody’s extensive experience in academic excellence and community engagement sets him apart. 

A Personal Connection with Education  

Roody’s interest in education began in his formative years growing up in a country where education was not considered a right but a privilege.  His mother was deprived of a formal educational experience and barely acquired a third-grade education.  This background gave him a unique appreciation for education. Roody earned a bachelor's degree in French from Florida International University, a master’s degree in teaching English as a second language (TESOL) from Nova Southeastern University, a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, and another Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of West Florida where he is a doctoral candidate. 

His career in education spans over 26 years, during which time he taught reading, English as a Second Language, French, and Spanish.  He has a record of bridging the achievement gap in the classroom as a teacher and administrator. While serving as Yulee High School's Assistant Principal and Principal, he pioneered the first parent-teacher organization (PTO) since the school's inception.  He increased student and parent involvement through that program, which included hosting a college and career fair. 

Vision and Goals for Our Schools  

Roody’s vision is to bring innovative solutions to the school board. His focus is on creating a challenging and supportive classroom environment.  As a board member, he will bring transparent governance and ensure that the board is fiscally responsible.